New Zealand Seashore

DSC_6340 Seahorse, or kiore moana (Hippocampus abdominalis) while common, seahorses are not often seen because of their cryptic colouration and habit of remaining motionless amongst weed. During storms seahorseds are sometimes washed ashore on detatched bunches of seaweed. Broad Bay, Otago Harbour

1966 / 2082

DSC_6340 Seahorse, or kiore moana (Hippocampus abdominalis) while common, seahorses are not often seen because of their cryptic colouration and habit of remaining motionless amongst weed. During storms seahorseds are sometimes washed ashore on detatched bunches of seaweed. Broad Bay, Otago Harbour

DSC 6340 Seahorse kiore moana Hippocampus abdominalis storm wreck washed ashore detatched seaweed Broad Bay Otago Harbour